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January 26, 2024

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Sails, bikes to take over Get ready for some great events in Geelong this weekend, with the community treated to nice weather. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a high of 23 on Saturday, January 26, and 27 on Sunday, January 28, across Geelong and the Surf Coast for the upcoming weekend. The Cadel Evans Road Race is back for another big year as cyclists ride from Geelong around the Bellarine and back again. The Festival of Sails will see many boats docked at Eastern Beach and will feature a party atmosphere with live music, food and great sailing. Many community members were also honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) during the latest round of Australia Day Honours. ■ Read more about the Cadel Evans Road

Race on page 3, the Festival of Sails on page 7, and the Australia Day honours on pages 13 and 14.

Cadel Evans Road Race participants Simon Geschke (Cofidis), left, Chris Hamilton (Team DSM - Firmenich PostNL), Georgie Howe (Liv - AlUla - Jayco) and Ella Wyllie (Liv - AlUla - Jayco). (Ivan Kemp) 384554_04

Strong police presence Police have called on members of the public to keep each other safe over the long weekend when Geelong hosts two major events. The city’s population is set to swell, with both the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the Festival of Sails held in Greater Geelong this weekend. As Victoria Police launch Operation Amity statewide, Acting Superintendent Peter Nichols said road safety and public order would be the “really strong focus for us as an organisation”

“This weekend is a big weekend for Geelong; we’re on the international stage with the Cadel Evans bike ride and the Festival of Sails,” Supt Nichols said. “We’re running Operation Amity over the Australia Day weekend, where we’ll be focused on speeding drivers, drinking and drug-taking drivers. “We’ll have an increased footprint in relation to our policing response across the whole weekend.” Supt Nichols said the number of visitors to Geelong, coupled with road closures and diversions due to the cycling event, would lead

to trying conditions for motorists. “We’re going to see an increase in road users, particularly probably on the Sunday afternoon with caravans and camp trailers behind cars,” he said. “So we just want people to show a bit of patience…a bit of respect to each other, slowing down, making sure you arrive safely at those locations where you intend to go, whether it’s going home or going to some event somewhere across the area.” Supt Nichols said the behaviour of the general public over long weekends in recent years had been “really positive”, but big events

always had “an impact”. “We’re asking for people to be patient… make sure everyone’s safe and look after each other,” he said. “We will see an increase around our licensed premises over the weekend. We’ll see a lot of focus down along the foreshore of Geelong. It’s just about enjoying yourself, but enjoying yourself safely.” He said local police would be supported across the weekend, with the State Highway Patrol in the area and “the availability of extra resources from Melbourne” should they be required.

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Corio Model Railway Club president Bruce Mellett and secretary Des Kelly will bring their exhibition to Geelong West Town Hall this weekend. (Jena Carr) 384591_02

Stopping at all stations By Jena Carr Jump on board with the Corio Model Railway Club Exhibition as it celebrates nearly half a century of model railroading. The exhibition will return to the Geelong West Town Hall from 10am to 5pm on January 27 and 28 for its 49th year. Club president Bruce Mellett said he expected close to 500 people to see the mix of model railway layouts. “This is our big annual event, and it takes

quite a lot of behind-the-scenes preparation to get it all ready and happening,” he said. “It is a bit of work but it’s rewarding. We love being able to put displays on for the public and for people to enjoy.” Mr Mellett said the exhibition would also feature stalls selling model bits and pieces and that it was “an interesting hobby” to be a part of. “There’s a lot of components to it nowadays. It’s not just a matter of running trains, but there’s scenery and it appeals to a wide range of

people as well,” he said. “The great thing about being in the club is that everyone’s got their own skill set and they’re quite generous in being able to share that.” Mr Mellett said the weekend would showcase exhibitors from across the country and that people presenting the displays would be happy to discuss their work with the public. Entry into the exhibition is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for a family (two adults and up to two children).

Surf Coast Shire Council encourages people with lived experience of disability to join the All Abilities Advisory Committee. The voluntary committee provides advice to ensure everyone, regardless of their abilities, can be part of their community, access needed services, and be included. Tim Harte said he enjoyed being involved with the committee and always learnt something from the group conversations. “I’d say get involved, it is a really lovely community and a friendly collegiate atmosphere,” he said. “The time commitment is meeting once every second month, and it is a really good way to be involved and give back to our community. “It’s a really positive way to give back to my local community and make sure Council facilities and programs are accessible and inclusive of the whole community. “It is rewarding seeing projects achieve better outcomes and save money because they have had lived experience put in from the start, with access and inclusion considered from the get-go.” Councillor Rose Hodge said the committee had helped improve access and inclusion across the Surf Coast Shire. “It would be impossible to measure the meaningful contributions committee members have made to council projects, planning and to the lives of others across the past two decades,” she said. Expressions of interest are open until February 23 and can be made at surfcoast. vic.gov.au/Community/AAAC or by calling an Access and Inclusion officer on 5261 0600.

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Cadel Evans Road Race heats up The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is in full swing, with Geelong and the Bellarine gearing up for the elite women’s and men’s races this Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Men’s rider Chris Hamilton (DSM), who hails from Bendigo, said his team was looking to repeat its win last year, when young Marius Mayrhofer claimed the shock victory for DSM after a hectic final sprint. “Do the same as last year, that’s the ultimate goal; we’re here to win,” Hamilton said. Hamilton said it was a “really special” experience to compete in an elite-level event in

his home state. “My whole family can come and see me race, which never gets to happen anymore now that I’m living over in Europe,” he said. The 2024 elite races, which wind from Geelong around the Bellarine and back again, see the course direction reversed from previous editions, which race director and course designer Scott Sunderland said was intended to provide a more interesting and exciting race for riders and spectators alike. “We’ve gone anti-clockwise, and the main reason for that was in the previous years

we often had the crosswinds which create echelons,” he said. “My thought was to make it a little bit tougher in the beginning, so it’s trying to be enticing to those teams and riders who want to go on an early break. Then we’ve got the crosswinds more towards the latter part of the race instead of at the beginning. “That last section as we hit Portarlington Road heading back, it’s straight, but if you just get the right wind direction that can create some serious echelons. The tactics are paramount in positioning yourself as a team but also positioning a leader in the front so

that he doesn’t get caught out at the back of the race.” Women’s rider Georgie Howe (Jayco–AlUla), last year’s women’s sprint classification winner, said her team had a strong “collective ambition”. “We got 95 percent of the process right at (Tour Down Under last week), we’re just missing that last five percent to really get that end result, but we’re confident if we can focus on the process, tick all those boxes, the result is coming,” she said. ■ Sofia Bertizzolo wins the Geelong Classic criterium, page 31.

Open day for choir The Geelong Youth Choir is launching its 2024 with an invitation for young people to come along and find out what being part of a choir is all about. The choir, which has been helping primary and secondary school children explore music, singing and performance since 1988, will hold an open day on Wednesday, January 31 at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. The open day will feature four open rehearsal sessions between 4.30pm and 8.30pm, which newcomers can join to get a taste of the choir experience. Three of the sessions are for children, while the Voices for Geelong adult choir will also be rehearsing. Phillipa McQuinn, Geelong Youth Choir’s director of music and conductor of its secondary school-aged Cantore choir, said the open day would be a great opportunity for children and adults alike to join in and have a go. “Singing is for everybody, not just for people who think they can sing,” she said.

“It’s great for confidence-building, and being in a large group really takes the pressure off as well. “Overall, singing makes you happy. Come along and try it out, because you might surprise yourself.” The open day is part of a general 2024 reboot of the youth choir after the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a drop in numbers of both participants and staff. While the younger choir members will focus on discovering new music, basic singing techniques and musical games throughout the year, older children will have the opportunity to attend workshops with professional musicians and work toward public performances. “Learning music helps with so many different types of development; it can help with language, numeracy, literacy, as well as just letting young minds be creative and be themselves,” Ms McQuinn said. Visit geelongyouthchoir.com to register or for more information on the Geelong Youth Choir Open Day.

Geelong Youth Choir at one of their 2023 Christmas performances. (Supplied)

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By Cr Trent Sullivan January is a whirlwind of great events and community activity. Locals and visitors are enjoying the beaches, the bay, and our array of high-class dining venues. It’s also festival season, which attracts tens of thousands more people to region, supporting more than 6400 jobs in our tourism and hospitality sector alone. We’ve enjoyed mussels in Portarlington, the best food and drinks in Johnstone Park, and are now gearing up for the two titans of our January calendar. The Festival of Sails and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race are back, as strong as ever, and council is proud to be a supporter of both events. The Festival of Sails combines elite level competition with a buzzing mix of music, entertainment, family activities and markets along the foreshore. There is nothing better than checking out the action on the water, while enjoying the free entertainment and all of the hospitality on offer. The reputation of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race grows each year, and it continues to be well supported by residents and visitors alike. One of the great features of the now five-day festival is the opportunities it provides for bike riders of all ages to take part. The free Family Ride, starting and finishing along the Waterfront this evening, allows kids to ride the same closing stretch as the elite cyclists, and to dream of crossing the finishing

City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan.

line in the big race. Tackling the same roads as the pros – past the same scenic landmarks and gathered crowds – is also for the grown-ups. The People’s Ride tomorrow is a highlight for many local cyclists, with the two courses allowing people with varying ability and experience levels the chance to be part of the action. I’m looking forward to joining my fellow councillors, Bruce Harwood and Eddy Kontelj, and scores of other community members for a fantastic ride across our great city. We often talk about the economic impact of our major events. For example, last year the Festival of Sails was worth $11.6 million, and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race contributed more than $10.7m to our regional economy. And it is important we do. Council provides financial and in-kind

sponsorship to support our diverse major events calendar ($1.64 million to 18 events in 2022-23), so we need to understand the benefits that flow to our local businesses. These events generated more than $81 million in expenditure, supporting the equivalent of an estimated 650 full-time jobs. What is harder to specifically pinpoint is the social dividend that these major events deliver, which is arguably just as important. With more than 100,000 people along the Waterfront, and thousands spread across other townships and popular parts of the road race route, our community comes together for these annual events. And with images beamed to television audiences across the country and the globe, the community spirit and camaraderie in Geelong is on display for all to see. The fun and enjoyment on offer for spectators is free, and the resulting publicity is priceless.

NO ONE’S UNSINKABLE To all those Unsinkable Guys out there – You might think it’s safe to have a few drinks around water, skip the life jacket when you’re out on the boat or go for a swim without checking the conditions. But statistics prove that 4 out of 5 drownings are men. Just remember that no one’s unsinkable.

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Advocates mourn over Waverley By Matt Hewson National Trust members are in mourning after the demolition of a historic home Waverley, demolished to make way for Nyaal Banyul, the new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC). The Trust’s Geelong and Region Branch engaged in three years of consultation during the development of the plans for the centre, advocating for the protection and retention of the building. According to a statement by the Geelong and Region Branch, local and state governments advised throughout that period Waverley would

be “incorporated into the design of the new convention centre because of its significance for the community”. National Trust Geelong and Region Branch committee member Lex Chalmers said the demolition of the building despite her branch’s continued engagement and advocacy and the support of the Geelong council was disappointing. “Development proposals above a certain value and size are handled by the Geelong Authority, which is answerable to the state government,” Ms Chalmers said. “And these big projects are managed through Regional Development Victoria, which isn’t

tuned in to heritage to any great degree. “The council created a development plan overlay that said… specifically, heritage buildings on a corner under a heritage overlay should be retained. “But the three bidders were given a choice, really, of whether they would retain Waverley or not, and they all chose not to.” Waverley House was constructed between 1871 and 1874 by prolific Geelong architects Alexander Davidson and George Henderson. The building was notable as one of the earliest houses in Australia to be built using hollow brick or cavity wall construction.

In 2014 its dilapidated slate roof was replaced with a new Welsh slate roof to match the original construction and character of the building, for which it won a Geelong Heritage Award. Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said the City of Greater Geelong recognised the significance of Waverley and had advocated for its retention. “The Victorian Government, through the Minister for Planning, had the sole responsibility for determining the future of Waverley House,” Mayor Sullivan said. “We asked the Victorian Government to repurpose Waverley House, and for it to remain within the broader Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct.”

Sail into the weekend The Festival of Sails is coming to Geelong for a jam-packed weekend of great entertainment, hospitality and sailing. The event will be held at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) and along the Geelong waterfront from January 26 to 28. Chairman Paul Buchholz said the RGYC wanted to establish the event’s family-friendly and party atmosphere. “We know people love coming down to the festival for the great entertainment and all we have to offer,” he said. “We also invite people to wander through and join us at the RGYC clubhouse, where our main entertainment and presentation areas will be.” Entertainment will include live performances by the rock band Body Type, Aria winners Southern Sons, the Australian INXS Show, the Mik Maks, and the Royal Australian Navy Band. “We’ve also got our Discover Sailing

experience on Eastern Beach on Saturday and beach volleyball firing up on the Friday and Saturday,” Dr Buchholz said. “All combining to add to our great party atmosphere, at one of the premium sailing events in the world.” Dr Buchholz said many volunteers supported the event and were grateful for everyone’s help, no matter how small. “They are people from all walks of life, not only yacht club members, but also from outside with people coming in to give us a hand,” he said. “We appreciate the amount of volunteers we got in the place, which is amazing, and they help make the place go. They’re the bread and butter that make the whole thing happen.” The Festival of Sails is a free ticketed event, and everyone looking to attend must get a ticket at festivalofsails.com.au and show the confirmation QR code on their phone to enter. Jena Carr

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EVENT SCHEDULE Friday 26 January (Geelong) » 18:00 GeelongPort Family Ride Saturday 27 January (Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast)

» 07:00 TAC People’s Ride » 12:35 Deakin University Elite Women’s Race (UCI WorldTour) Sunday 28 January (Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast)

» 11:10 Elite Men’s Race (UCI WorldTour) The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is an initiative of the Victorian Government, created by Visit Victoria, and a pillar of Australia’s major events calendar.

ELITE RACES TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION » 2024 will see the same course as 2023 elite races between

Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and Portarlington Rd (see map below for details).

» Victoria Police will facilitate a rolling road closure for these races, which reduces the impact of the event. Vehicles will not be able to travel on or cross the route while the rolling road closure passes through. Delays of 15–20 minutes are expected.

» All towns will remain open and accessible including Barwon

Heads, Ocean Grove, Torquay and Moriac, with the exception of when the race passes through for a maximum of 15–20 minutes.

» The course roads must be free of traffic as the race approaches. Therefore, vehicle access on the busier course roads on the Geelong Circuit will be restricted to local access only, with the exception of when the race comes through. All other traffic will be directed to use alternate routes or side roads.

» The rolling road closure will be supported by some fixed road

closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the race is coming through. All major intersections remain open, except when the race passes by.

» Latrobe Terrace (Princes Hwy) in Geelong and the Geelong Ring

Road will remain open at all times during the weekend to ensure north/south traffic movements through the City of Greater Geelong are maintained.

» Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during the event via existing footpaths. Where roads are closed for short periods, access across roads will be via marshalled course crossing points.

» It is advised to allow extra travel time during the weekend in case

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you experience short delays whilst travelling near the course.

» If you are travelling along a course road as a rolling road closure comes through, you will be stopped by the lead police vehicle and asked to park in a safe area on the side of the road.

» Once the race has passed the rear police car will inform you that it is safe for you to move off.

» There will be restricted parking on any road which the course

travels along. To assist, please ensure you park your car either on a driveway if available or on a side street off the course.

TAC PEOPLE’S RIDE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION » This is not a race and cyclists will be adhering to normal road

TRAFFIC ALTERATIONS & ROLLING ROAD CLOSURE TIMES

rules. There will be minor changed traffic conditions in some areas, such as traffic diversions, lane closures, reduced speed limits and intersection management.

GEELONGPORT FAMILY RIDE, FRIDAY 26 JANUARY Eastern Beach Rd - Moorabool St to Bellerine St > Moorabool St - Eastern Beach Rd to Brougham St > Yarra St - Eastern Beach Rd to Brougham St > Western Beach Rd - Gheringhap - Moorabool St

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The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 January at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong at 6.30pm (doors open 6.15pm).

Very high levels of toxic blue-green algae have been detected in the Blue Water Lake, Ocean Grove and at the Waterhole, Zillah Crawcour Park, Newtown.

Reports for consideration include:

Avoid contact with the water and do not eat fish caught in contaminated water. Please restrain your pets from making contact with the water.

› Transformation Program 2.0 Progress Report to June 2023

If skin contact should accidentally occur, wash immediately in fresh water. Contact with bluegreen algae can cause skin rashes, eye and ear infections, vomiting and diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, sore throat and asthma symptoms.

› Review of Instruments of Delegation – Council to CEO and Council to Members of Council Staff For full details of the agenda and to watch the Council meeting, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ CouncilMeetings

Anyone experiencing a reaction should seek medical help. Warning signs have been erected at the affected waterway.

Questions and submissions must be provided in writing by 12.00pm on Monday 29 January via the web page above.

For enquiries contact us on 5272 5272.

Changes at our Resource Recovery Centres From 1 February, Geelong Resource Recovery Centre will will temporarily stop accepting garden organics, soil and rubble as we begin upgrading works.

TRAFFIC CHANGES If you are travelling in the areas listed below within these dates, please scan the QR codes or visit geelong.link/CadelRoadRace for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.

An alternative drop off is available at Green Care Mulching, 72-80 Buckley Grove, Moolap or Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre, Becks Road, Drysdale. Comparable disposal fees apply. During upgrading works, Geelong Resource Recovery Centre will still accept other items for drop off with some changes.

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race › Wednesay 24 – Sunday 28 January › There will be various changed traffic conditions throughout the region

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/GRRC for updated list before you plan a visit.

HAVE YOUR SAY ROAD CLOSURE

New Major Events Strategy open for feedback

Glastonbury Drive, Highton

Have your say about the new strategy to position Geelong as a leading destination for major events, festivals, and cultural gatherings, attracting visitors from across the region, interstate, and internationally.

We will be carrying out road reconstruction works on Glastonbury Drive, Highton between Valley Road and Molesworth Drive. Works will commence on Tuesday 30 January 2024 and are expected to continue through to Tuesday 26 March 2024, during which time Glastonbury Drive will be closed to all through traffic.

Your views will help us develop this strategy, so use your imagination and creativity! Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/GMEStrategy by 5.00pm on Thursday 1 February 2024.

Our new aquatic and community centre is ready to make a splash in Norlane.

Residents living in Molesworth Drive will still have vehicle access via Glastonbury Drive.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND To help you navigate our action-packed Waterfront across the January long weekend, download to your device our comprehensive map highlighting all the free activities on offer.

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Whether you're seeking thrilling adventures of the Cadel Road Race, the sailing action on the bay and onshore entertainment at the Festival of Sails or family fun at the Free Children’s Fun Day at Rippleside there's something for everyone.

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Nurse accused of raping patient By Emily Woods, AAP A man has alleged a nurse at a Geelong private hospital raped him during a bed bath when he was recovering from surgery to his deviated septum. “He felt frightened and helpless at lying in a hospital bed with a drip in his arm and in pain from his surgery,” prosecutor Richard Pirrie told a jury trial at the County Court in Geelong on Tuesday. But Peng Yang, who is charged with rape and three counts of sexual assault, denies any sexual contact with the patient and claims he was giving the man a wash as he was performing his normal duties as a nurse.

A jury of 12 will decide the 38-year-old’s fate. The patient, who cannot be named for legal reasons, underwent two procedures in September 2019 at St John of God Hospital in Geelong and was recovering with his wife beside him, Mr Pirrie told the jury. Yang, who had been a registered nurse since 2017 and was studying to become a doctor, was working the afternoon shift and walked into the hospital room to offer the man an icy pole and sandwiches. The man’s wife asked if she could stay the night in hospital with her husband, but Yang told her that was only possible if the patient was a minor.

After she left, around 10pm, Yang walked into the patient’s room with a basin, water and a towel. He told the man he was going to give him a bath in his hospital bed, closed the curtain and removed the patient’s gown. Mr Pirrie claimed Yang said to the patient “you’re feeling horny, do you have sex with your wife?“ before he is accused of sexually assaulting and raping the man as he lay in bed. The man was in a “state of shock” that evening and did not immediately report the alleged assault, the prosecutor said. He was discharged the next day and confided in a friend later that evening, who encouraged the man to call police.

Yang told police the allegations were “ridiculous” and said he asked for consent before giving the man a bath. His lawyer, top criminal barrister Dermot Dann, labelled the man’s claims as “extreme“. He questioned the man’s credibility, reliability and the consistency and accuracy of his account. “Mr Yang has done nothing wrong whatsoever, not only is he presumed to be innocent, he is innocent,” Mr Dann told the jury. “The only contact he made … was lawful contact that came about as this man was performing his duties as a nurse.” The trial before Judge Greg Lyon continues.

Big 15 for L2P program City of Greater Geelong’s L2P program is celebrating 15 years. Under the program, eligible learner drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 (and in some circumstances, up to 23) who lack access to a supervising driver or a vehicle are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors who provide supervised driving sessions. The program, funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), is administered by the Department of Transport and Planning and coordinated by the City of Greater Geelong. Local employment service Jobfind has sponsored a fleet vehicle in the TAC L2P Program with 186 learner drivers participating in the 2023 program and 65 learners graduating with their probationary licence. Mayor Trent Sullivan acknowledged the value and positive impact the program has on the community.

“The supervised driving sessions are instrumental in helping young people gain the necessary driving experience required for a probationary licence,” he said. “It is also a rewarding opportunity for volunteer mentors to connect with young people in their community and support them in becoming safe drivers.” Jobfind regional manager Joe Abdo was thrilled to support this training program. “Jobfind understands the value of having a driver’s licence as it opens up greater employment opportunities,” he said. There are currently 104 volunteer mentors in the City’s TAC L2P Program with access to eight fleet vehicles and council is actively seeking additional mentors to join the program. A comprehensive training program is provided to ensure mentors are well prepared and understand their role as a supervising driver.

Jobfind regional manager Joe Abdo with L2P program learner driver Aqsa and Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan. (Supplied)

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As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Geelong and Warrnambool lines and removing congested level crossings at Fyans Street and the Surf Coast Highway. What we’ve done Waurn Ponds Station upgrade 5th weekday service for Warrnambool Line New crossing loop for trains to pass each other

Works in progress Now the upgrade to Waurn Ponds Station is complete, we’re working to upgrade South Geelong and Marshall stations. The upgrades will add a second platform with an accessible overpass at each station. Passengers will also be provided with new modern facilities, more car parking and accessible station amenities. We’re also duplicating 8km of track between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds to enable more frequent and reliable trains for the growing communities south of Geelong. Work continues to remove the dangerous and congested level crossings at Fyans Street and the Surf Coast Highway, making it easier to get around. Train detection technology is also being upgraded at more than 50 level crossings to bring VLocity trains to Warrnambool for the first time.

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10 locals honoured with OAMs By Justin Flynn Ten Greater Geelong residents have been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division as part of Australia Day honours this year. Dividing her time between Barwon Heads and Meredith, Dawn Macdonald’s service to golf and to the community was recognised. Mrs Macdonald served as a Barwon Heads Golf Club committee member for 15 years and is a five-time club champion. She has been a member since 1966 and was made a life member in 2022. She is the only living life member of the club. A former state and national player, Mrs McDonald was Golf Victoria’s volunteer of the year in 2014. “I started playing golf when I left school when I was 15,” she said. “And just living in a country, it was easy to take up golf. I was playing tennis as well, but golf came very naturally to me.” However, it’s her volunteer work that Mrs Macdonald holds most dearly. She is a life governor of Ballarat Grammar School as well. Mrs Macdonald has given countless hours to the Red Cross and local schools as well as being former trustee and secretary for Meredith Cemetery Trust, church organist at St Joseph’s Parish of Meredith since 1996 and a foundation member and volunteer at Meredith Kindergarten from the 1970s. “I just feel that the community side of it is probably just as, if not more, important than the golf,” she said. “From playing the piano and all sorts of functions at churches and everything else in a country town. That’s been my life. “I’m honoured and humbled. It never entered my head that the life I’ve been living was that important to people.”

Local footy followers will have heard of Cyril ‘Bill’ McMaster. Mr McMaster played 61 games and booted 75 goals for Geelong and was coach for 44 games in 1971 and 1972. He was awarded life membership in 1976 and played in the 1951 and 1952 VFL premierships. He is also a life member of the Hampden Football League and a long list of accolades includes the Australian Sports Medal in 2000, Jack Titus Service Award 1994, RJ Hickey Award 1993. Highton’s Dr Joan Benjamin has devoted a lot of her life to tertiary education. A lecturer at Melbourne, Monash and Deakin Universities, Dr Benjamin has taught for 50 years. She has been chair of the State Youth Council of Victoria, director and board member of Northern Futures, chair of the Victorian Council of Youth Affairs and national convenor of Community Australia among many other roles. North Shore Football Netball Club life member and hall of famer John Bligh services to Australian Rules football is well known. He has had a range of roles with junior football teams including North Shore, St Peters and Drysdale from the 1960s to the 2000s, coach from 1965 to 2001 and was made life member of the Geelong District Football League in 2012. Rippleside’s Wayne Buttner’s career in print media has spanned half a century. He was general manager of the Geelong Advertiser from 2011 to 2012 and 2017 to 2020 a sub-editor at The Herald and Weekly Times in the 1980s. Mr Buttner was a voluntary board member for the Geelong Supercats, a member of the Committee for Geelong and the Western Australia Olympic Council.

Centre Stage’s David Greenwood and Michele Marcu. Mr Greenwood was honoured with an OAM for services to the performing arts and to business. (Supplied)

David Greenwood’s service to the performing arts and to business is evident through being founder and managing director of CentreStage Performing Arts Academy since 2010 and an ensemble member/supporter of Geelong Lyric Theatre Society since 2019. He received the Edith Harrhy Award for the Victorian Music Theatre Guild in 2019, Geelong Business Excellence Award 2019, Youth Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 and Youth Business Person of the Year 2007. Ian Thomson has spent many years volunteering for Rotary and the CFA. The Grovedale resident has given more than 60 years to Rotary Club of Corio (and Corio Bay), providing assistance at fundraisers, the Rotary Art Show, manning the gates at the Geelong races, selling raffle tickets, and providing support wherever and whenever he is asked to. He has been a Youth Exchange councillor on six occasions with help from wife Noelene and family.

Mr Thomson was heavily involved with the growth of Probus in District 9780. and has also been involved with the Windmill Jelderks Trust from 2010 to 2020 as a former chair. Leopold’s Ted Pitfield was honoured for service to youth and to the community, particularly with Scouts Victoria. Mr Pitfield has given countless hours to scouts at Geelong, Newtown, Bell Post Hill, Norlane and Corio. Awards include Silver Kangaroo and 50-year service in 2021, Silver Emu 2014, distinguished service 2008, Medal of Merit 1980, Baden-Powell Scout Award 1973 and Norlane RSL Anzac Award 1986. He has been a committee member and treasurer of Leopold War Memorial and president of Geelong Try Boys Brigade. Bruce Wilson of Barwon Heads was honoured for service to the community and to agricultural education. Mr Wilson was chair of Marcus Oldham College from 2008 to 2021 and co-founder and inaugural chair of Southern Farming Systems. He received the HV McKay Science Award, named after the man who invented the Sunshine Harvester, in 1997. He has been chair of Western Pork since 1997 and former CFA captain at Winchelsea. Cathryn Nixon of St Leonards was honoured for service to choral music and to conservation and the environment. She received the Vida Goldstein Award for Women in the Arts in 2002 and has been general manager visitor experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo and co-chief executive for Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies at Community Environment Park from 1995 to 2011 as well as founder and artistic director for Brunswick Women’s Choir. Friday, 26 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 13

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Three honoured with AMs Three Greater Geelong residents were honoured with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division on January 26. Jena Carr tells their stories. Diana Clare Taylor Highton’s Diana Clare Taylor has received Australia Day Honours recognition for significant service to Australian rules football and the Geelong community. She received the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) on Thursday, January 25, and has had a significant role in the community, law, government, and sports industries. Ms Taylor said she was humbled to be recognised with an AM and that she was “Geelong born and bred”. “I was really overwhelmed and just couldn’t believe it when I received the news that I was to be a recipient,” she said. “Two of my greatest loves are the Geelong community and football, and over the last almost 20 years, it’s just been an absolute privilege to serve this community. “One of my core beliefs and values is that it’s important to serve others and give back where you can, which absolutely fills your soul and gives you purpose.” Ms Taylor has worked across notable organisations like the Geelong Cats Football Club, Australian Football League, Western Region Football League, and Anam Cara House Geelong. She said she loved to support the Geelong

Diana Clare Taylor has been recognised with an AM for her service to the Australian rules football and Geelong community. (Supplied)

community and that her favourite part about football was being involved in a game that positively changed lives. “We see that with the way that football gives people purpose, empowers women, creates family moments and it’s so much a part of the fabric of our community,” she said. “I’ve had an opportunity to work with amazing teams who are making lives, life, lifestyles and health better by improving those outcomes for the people in Geelong.”

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Mary Bernadette Uzelac A Geelong woman has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to the community. Mary Bernadette Uzelac, who goes by her middle name, was recognised through the Australia Day Honours on Thursday, January 25. Ms Uzelac said she was “overwhelmed”, “shocked”, and “completely humbled” to hear that she would receive an AM. “I’ve gained so much from living and growing up in this region and it’s a fantastic place to be, so I’m really excited about the potential and future for our region,” she said. “I’ve loved being able to contribute and support small businesses in their ability to grow, expand and be part of the fabric of this community. “The whole Geelong region is an area that I feel very passionate about. I love the

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region and I’ve been so grateful to be able to contribute in many ways to making this region a better place.” Ms Uzelac has worked across notable organisations like the Geelong Chamber of Commerce and Latrobe Community Health Service and as the managing director and founder of People at Work. “I’m passionate about helping small businesses to be successful because they really are the lifeblood of any community,” she said. “Being able to contribute to the community I grew up in and support the business community has been my key focus over many decades. “I’m just one player in the whole big picture and there are some amazing people who are doing so many good things for the community that deserve a lot of respect.”

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Point Lonsdale’s late William Hugh Sawyer has been honoured with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) during the 2024 Australia Day Honours. The emeritus professor died on August 27 and was recognised for his service to tertiary education and biochemistry on Thursday, January 25. Wife Diana Sawyer said her husband “would have been very honoured” to receive the AM and that his family was “so proud of him”. “It (AM) was all confirmed just two weeks after he died, so he never knew that he received it, but my sons and I are terribly proud,” she said. “He contributed greatly to science, biochemistry and pharmacology at Melbourne University; he had a personal chair and was a professor. “He instituted early career researchers programme for the university, a founding member and convener, and he won an honorary medal, which was named after him.” Mrs Sawyer said William’s knowledge of biochemistry and biology helped the couple start a vineyard on the Bellarine Peninsula in their retirement. “We made lots of friends, connected with the wine industry and we’ve seen it grow in the Geelong region,” she said.

The Guide PICK OF THE WEEK AUSTRALIAN IDOL Seven, Monday, 7.30pm

After a successful revival in 2023, this talent show returns with a change-up in the judging panel. Aussie popstar Amy Shark and shock jock Kyle Sandilands are back again, with the legendary Marcia Hines joining them this year as the third industry figure casting an eye over a whole new group of singing hopefuls. This season also sees the return of the “golden ticket”, which guarantees aspiring singers a spot in the top 30. It is incredible to see the talent Idol has uncovered over the years – including co-host Ricki-Lee – and this season is sure to be no different. In tonight’s premiere, star-on-the-rise Dylan Wright auditions with a moving rendition of Crowded House’s “Better Be Home Soon” that’s not to be missed.

COTSWOLDS AND BEYOND WITH PAM AYRES SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm

British poet Pam Ayres (pictured) has hit the jackpot with this charming travelogue – not only does she get to tour the picturesque Cotswolds, writing verses about her rich discoveries and the region’s bountiful gardens, but she gets paid to do it. No doubt she leapt at the chance to film this second outing, this time venturing further afield to capture the beauty of neighbouring counties and their residents (including Tetbury’s most famous resident, King Charles) as well. In tonight’s premiere, Ayres visits one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks, Stonehenge, for a magical sunrise.

TOTAL CONTROL ABC TV, Sunday, 8.30pm

The third and final season of this successful political drama series showcases brilliant performances from Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths (pictured), benefitting from incorporating real-world events (the pandemic, floods, cost of living crisis) into the narrative. But this episode is more about personal stakes and shady behind-the-scenes dealings in Canberra as Rachel (Griffiths) finds herself under the influence of a powerful billionaire, while Alex (Mailman) continues to deal privately with a shocking health diagnosis, and decides to confide in her advisor (Steph Tisdell). It’s clear Total Control is building to an explosive climax.

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RAMSAY’S KITCHEN NIGHTMARES USA Seven, Tuesday, 9.10pm

Chef Gordon Ramsay (pictured) dishes up brutal honesty here, helping struggling restaurant owners whether they like it or not. In this season eight premiere, he visits Bel Aire Diner in Queens, New York. Despite his tough reputation, Ramsay shows a softer side to one of its owners, who is struggling to keep his parents’ business afloat on his own, and forces the man’s useless brother to start pulling his weight. But a word of warning: viewers might want to skip Ramsay’s exploration of the diner’s basement – a horror he describes as “a scene out of Saw!”

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6.00 News. 8.05 Private Welcome Ceremony. 8.20 News. 9.00 Australia Day: National Citizenship Ceremony. 10.15 ABC News Mornings. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Manv, R) 2.00 Total Control. (R) 2.55 Australian Of The Year Awards. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.05 Love Your Garden. (PG) 5.55 Back Roads. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WulgulOra. 8.30 Garma Bunngul 2023. (R) 9.25 Dance Ceremony. (R) 9.30 Dance Rites 2023. (PG, R) 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. (PG, R) 12.00 Living Black. (R) 12.40 WorldWatch. 2.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 2.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26.

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The BBQ. (2018, PGal, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 13. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 6.55 Governor-General’s Australia Day Message. An address to the nation. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Australia Day Live. A concert from the Sydney Opera House forecourt. 9.30 MOVIE: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (2020, Mv, R) Phryne Fisher embarks on an adventure involving an ancient curse and priceless emeralds. Essie Davis, Nathan Page. 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 12.15 Tenable. (R) 1.00 Wakefield. (Final, Mal, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding. (2019, Mdls, R) A woman searches for her mother. Miranda Tapsell, Shari Sebbens. 9.25 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Georgians. (MA15+as) Amanda Holden and Dan Jones explore the impact of sex during the Georgian era. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 L’Opera. (Mls) 11.50 La Fortuna. (Mls, R) 2.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 MOVIE: The Mountain Between Us. (2017, Mals, R) Two strangers survive a plane crash. Kate Winslet, Idris Elba. 12.45 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) The Witness returns to Project Splinter. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by James Bracey. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Men’s semi-final. 11.00 MOVIE: The Impossible. (2012, Malnv, R) A family is caught up in the 2004 tsunami. Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor. 1.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 2.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) Hosted by Liz Ellis and Beau Ryan. 8.45 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. 9.45 Fire Country. (Mdv, R) The crew comes under fire from an outlaw protecting his illegal marijuana plantation. 10.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Todd reunites with a childhood friend. 11.40 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.10 Pfffirates. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Breath. (2017, M) 10.25 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am QI. 12.45 Killing Eve. 1.30 Back. 1.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure. 2.45 ABC News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Numberblocks. 5.40 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Front Up. 12.15pm Sing About This Country. 2.20 Wellington Paranormal. 3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Love And Sex In An Age Of Pornography. 10.20 Mums Make Porn Germany. 12.10am Radio Hate. 1.05 Sex Before The Internet. 2.00 Couples Therapy. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 2.30am Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1.20 Explore. 1.25 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.25 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.25 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: Red Dog. (2011, PG) 10.35 MOVIE: Red Dog: True Blue. (2016, PG) 12.20am MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 2.30 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 NBL Slam. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm Becker. 1.30 The Middle. 3.00 Ghosts. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 11.50 Home Shopping. 1.20am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.20 MOVIE: The Rewrite. (2014, M) 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

NITV (34) 6am Toi Time. 6.30 Spartakus

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (64, 73) 6am The Fishing Show.

And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 7.00 Motown Magic. 7.25 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 7.30 WugulOra. 8.30 Garma Bunngul 2023. 9.30 Dance Rites 2023. 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. Noon Living Black. 12.40 Ganbu Gulin: One Mob. 1.10 Ningla A-Na. 2.30 Sounds Of Solidarity. 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.30 The Big Wet. 7.30 MOVIE: Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 9.10 NITV News Special: Day 26. 10.10 You Are Here: We Don’t Need A Map. 11.45 Sounds Of Solidarity. 2.45am After The Fires. 3.00 NITV On The Road: Yabun. 5.00 Bamay.

Stolen Kisses. Continued. (1968, PG, French) 6.20 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 8.10 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 10.00 Parallel Mothers. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Man Of The Year. (2006, M) 2.20 The Cup. (2011, PG) 4.20 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.50 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.30 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 9.25 High Ground. (2020, MA15+) 11.25 Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 1.20am Gone Girl. (2014, MA15+) 4.00 Fair Play. (2014, M, Czech) 5.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish)

7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Billy The Exterminator. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man. (2012, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 MOVIE: Cats & Dogs. (2001, PG) 7.45 MOVIE: Divergent. (2014, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+) 12.40am Under The Dome. 1.35 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.30 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 5.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 13. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Friday, 26 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 15

Saturday, January 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Keeping Faith. (PG, R) 1.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 2.10 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.35 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa) 5.30 Ukraine: Holocaust Ground Zero.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 1. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Afternoon session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Mr Mayor. (PGa, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 MOVIE: The Man In The Moon. (1991, PGa, R) Reese Witherspoon. 4.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 10.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. (R) 11.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 12.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (PGl) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads: Uralla, NSW. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) Preparations for Joan’s first Australian Christmas are put on hold after a scuba dive goes horribly wrong. 8.15 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 4. After DCI Vera Stanhope is called to the scene of a car crash, she discovers that it was no accident and that someone wanted the driver, a well-loved member of a coastal community, dead. 9.45 Total Control. (R) Alex receives a health diagnosis, which threatens to derail her political ambitions. 10.40 Australia Day Live. (R) A concert from the Sydney Opera House forecourt. 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Stonehenge. (Premiere) Pam Ayres visits Stonehenge. 8.25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy: From Lake Como To Lake Garda. Part 2 of 2. Takes a continued look at the picturesque lakes of Northern Italy. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Andalusia, Spain. (R) Narrated by Bill Nighy. 10.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 11.00 Auschwitz: One Day. (MA15+av, R) 12.00 In Therapy. (Mal, R) 2.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 3.45 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 MOVIE: Hancock. (2008, Mlv, R) A public-relations expert tries to give a disreputable superhero a public image makeover. Will Smith, Jason Bateman. 12.20 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) The travellers face ghosts from their past. 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey: Santorini. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by James Bracey. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Women’s final. Men’s doubles final. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) A doctor shakes up the status quo. 1.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R) Bell investigates an accidental death. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R)

6.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. (R) Part 4 of 4. Jamie Oliver prepares a speedy, tasty twist on a Sunday roast that keeps it all in one pan. 7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Bulldog Shane claims ownership of proud singleton Lisa by sitting on her. Pebbles the sofa addict is matched with a workaholic. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Crews come to the aid of a 100-year-old woman who has fallen down the stairs. A man gets trapped under a collapsed mobile home. Paramedics help a young boy who has taken a painful tumble from a horse. 11.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.20 MythBusters. 12.05am Portlandia. 12.50 Black Mirror. 1.55 The School That Tried To End Racism. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 10.30 Front Up 1998. Noon Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Replay. 2.00 The Story Of. 2.50 WorldWatch. 4.45 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.45 Australia In Colour. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond. 10.20 Better Things. 11.10 Fear The Walking Dead. 12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon Horse Racing. Australia Stakes Day, Carrington Stakes Day and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 12.30am Animal Rescue. 1.00 Last Chance Learners. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Danger Man. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands Summer Series. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951, PG) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Dancing Years. (1950) 2.45 MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 5.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960, PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 12.10am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Becker. 12.30pm Ghosts. 1.30 The Middle. 2.00 To Be Advised. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.00 Workaholics. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Big Wet. 2.25 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 3.50 On Australian Shores: Survivor Stories. 4.50 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 6.25 News. 6.35 Kura. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Boteti: The Returning River. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 Night. 11.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Alone In Space. Continued. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.20 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 9.00 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 11.35 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 1.25pm Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 3.00 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 5.05 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 6.55 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 8.30 The Drover’s Wife. (2021) 10.25 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1. (2013, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s. 5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge. (1992, PG) 3.55 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Insurgent. (2015, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 Medium. 1.30am Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 Jake And The Fatman. 2.30 Reel Action. 3.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05am FBI: International. 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 2.00 48 Hours. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Home Shopping.

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Sunday, January 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of. (PGa, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Blind Sailing. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. 4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw)

6am Morning Programs. 2.00 Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 10.30 Kenan. (PGals, R) 11.00 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGm, R) 12.00 Iconic Australia. (PGalv, R) 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Chasing Champions: Dylan Alcott. (PGl) 2.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 15. Women’s doubles final. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 11.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Buy To Build. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 2.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. (Return) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations: Glenbrook And North Balgowlah. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) Part 3 of 5. 8.30 Total Control. At a Parliamentary event, Rachel gathers the numbers for her alliance. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl) Part 3 of 4. 10.30 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 11.20 Harrow. (Mv, R) 12.15 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 1.15 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.15 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.00 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands. A look at the Kingdom of Kush. 8.30 Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress: The Shining Beacon. (MA15+v) Part 1 of 2. Charts the rise and fall of the ancient Chinese fortress city Dun Huang. 10.35 Viking Empires: The Dark Foreigners. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. 11.35 Hemingway: The Blank Page (1944-1961) (Mal, R) 1.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy. (Mal, R) A candid look at the life of Jimmy Barnes. 12.45 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) Norma and Norman face off. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by James Bracey. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15. Men’s final. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 The First 48: Rearview Killer And Point Blank. (MA15+av, R) A drug deal turns into a shootout crime. 1.00 Prison. (MA15+al, R) Part 2 of 3. 2.00 Chasing Champions: Dylan Alcott. (PGl, R) 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Gladiators. (Final) Everyday Aussie challengers take on the gladiators in a series of iconic events, as well as brand-new challenges. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Kai goes undercover in one of Hawaii’s oldest surf gangs after a petty officer, who was trying to help wayward kids find a new path by joining the US Marines, is found murdered in the parking lot of a stadium. 11.00 FBI: International. (Mv, R) The FBI fly team heads to Mallorca. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.30 Doc Martin. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Midnight Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.05pm Patriot Brains. 1.10 Noisey. 2.05 Rise. 3.00 Jungletown. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.15 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.45 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 9.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.35 Call The Midwife. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 Explore. Noon MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 2.20 MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: The 7th Dawn. (1964, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am To Be Advised. 7.25 Gladiators. 8.45 To Be Advised. 10.10 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Ghosts. 12.30pm The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 South Park. 11.00 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (64, 73) 6am The Fishing Show.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.15 Away From Country. 2.15 VICE Sports. 3.15 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 3.25 Going Places. 4.25 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.30 Private Elvis. 5.45 Moko. 6.15 News. 6.25 Yellowstone. 7.35 Land Bilong Islanders. 8.30 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 9.55 MOVIE: Murder In The First. (1995, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

Heart Beats Loud. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.05 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 9.10 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.40 Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 12.35pm Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 2.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 4.15 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 6.30 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 8.30 The Worst Person In The World. (2021, MA15+, Norwegian) 10.55 Late Programs.

7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 10.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 4pm Storage Wars. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E. Mexico City ePrix. H’lights. 3.10 Rich House, Poor House. 4.10 MOVIE: Wonder Park. (2019, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Madagascar. (2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Allegiant. (2016, M) 9.45 MOVIE: In Time. (2011, M) Midnight Medium. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Macarthur FC v Perth Glory. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

16 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 26 January, 2024

Monday, January 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 9.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.20 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG) 11.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: As Luck Would Have It. (2021, PGa) JoAnna Garcia Swisher. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022, G, R) Tori Anderson, Sean Poague. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (Premiere, PG) 5.00 [MELB] Tipping Point Australia. (Premiere, PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Burketown, Queensland. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Nemesis: The Abbott Years. Part 1 of 3. 9.30 The Cloud Under The Sea. (PG, R) Takes a look at the global web of fibre optic telecommunication cables which are lurking under the sea. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 War On Waste. (R) 12.05 Changing Ends. (PG, R) 12.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Tenable. (R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends: South West England. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG) Follows Darcy Muncer, who helps maintain the Isle of Wight’s hundreds of thatched properties. 9.20 Building The Snowy: The Idea. (R) Part 1 of 3. Documents the story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a vast hydroelectricity and irrigation project. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Blanca. (Malnv) 11.50 Bloodlands. (Malv, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (Return, PGl) A nationwide search for Australia’s next singing superstar returns with 30 golden tickets up for grabs. 9.10 An Audience With Kylie Minogue. (PG) Pop icon Kylie Minogue takes centre stage in her very own musical extravaganza. Joining her on stage are some fellow stars, each performing in front of a celebrity audience. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (Return) 11.00 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R) A look at Kylie Minogue and The Bee Gees. 12.00 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) Norma and Romero take a big step together. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Return, Mls) The social experiment begins as singles walk down the aisle and meet their partners for the first time. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) The task force tracks down a murderer. 11.50 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (Premiere) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (Return) A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The FBI fugitive task force springs into action to find a famous Croatian tennis player after she is kidnapped from a tennis court in Brooklyn by two men disguised as paramedics. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice Special. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 MOVIE: Puberty Blues. (1981, M) 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.05pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.45 Wellington Paranormal. 2.15 Planet A. 3.10 Most Expensivest. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Everyone Else Burns. 10.25 Scrubs. 11.25 Hoarders. 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Room For Improvement. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Last Chance Learners. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Fortitude. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: State Secret. (1950) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Signora Volpe. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Ghosts. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.05 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Middle. Noon Two And A Half Men. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Ghosts. 3.00 Workaholics. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Moko. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. (Return) 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Australian Ark: North Of Capricorn. 10.05 MOVIE: The Power Of One. (1992, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Creation. Continued. (2009, PG) 7.00 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 8.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 10.50 An Education. (2009, M) 12.35pm Antoinette In The Cévennes. (2020, M, French) 2.20 The Producers. (1967, PG) 4.00 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 6.00 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 7.50 The One I Love. (2014, M) 9.30 The Big Hit. (2020, M, French) 11.30 Late Programs.

3pm Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 Tea Break. 5.40 Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Dinner Break. 8.00 Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Evening session. 10.30 Late Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Kenan. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009, M) 11.05 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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Tuesday, January 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 10.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. 11.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 [MELB] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 6.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGadls, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Home Hill, Queensland. Heather Ewart heads to Home Hill. 8.35 McCartney 3, 2, 1: Like Professors In A Laboratory. (PG) Paul McCartney chats with Rick Rubin. 9.05 Earth: Snowball. Part 2 of 5. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That: Postnatal Depression. (Mal, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Nemesis. (R) 12.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.25 Tenable. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Derryn Hinch. (PGal, R) Derryn Hinch explores his roots. 8.35 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal) Part 1 of 2. Comedian Ruby Wax maroons herself alone on a tropical island for 10 days. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Das Boot. (MA15+av) Klaus commands the ailing U-330. 11.45 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Return, MA15+l) Chef Gordon Ramsay heads to Queens, New York, where he comes to rescue of Bel Aire Diner. 10.10 First Dates UK. (Return, Mal) Couples meet for the first time in a restaurant. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Autopsy USA: Audrey Hepburn. (Ma, R) 12.45 Bates Motel. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues under the watchful gaze of the relationship experts. 9.15 To Be Advised. 10.15 9News Late. 10.45 Family Law. (Return, Ma) Abby deals with the aftermath of her divorce. 11.40 Kenan. (PGaln) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.00 NCIS. (Mmv, R) The NCIS team works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a large online following. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) The founder of an AI company is attacked. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 Back. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 MOVIE: Breath. (2017, M) 1am ABC News Update. 1.05 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.10pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.50 Cryptoland. 2.20 One Star Reviews. 2.50 Fringes. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. Replay. 10.00 King Of Queens. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. Noon Becker. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 King Of Queens. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Big Sky Girls. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 MOVIE: Red Heat. (1988, MA15+) 10.20 Lost Diamonds. 10.55 Late Programs.

Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.55 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 10.45 The Big Hit. (2020, M, French) 12.45pm Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy. (2021, M, Japanese) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Creation. (2009, PG) 5.30 Lady L. (1965, PG) 7.30 Certified Copy. (2010, M, French) 9.30 Madeleine Collins. (2021, M, French) 11.30 Late Programs.

11.00 Billy The Exterminator. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 3. 10.00 Outback Truckers. 11.00 Late Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Friday, 26 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 17

Wednesday, January 31 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nemesis. (R) 11.25 Poleng. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. (Final, Mal, R) 2.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 2.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (Final) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.45 9Honey Hacks. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 [MELB] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Fish Creek, Victoria. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Music game show, featuring guests Dylan Alcott, Gabbi Bolt, Mama Alto and Peter Helliar. 9.35 Planet America. (Return) A look at the US political climate. 10.05 Changing Ends. (Final, PG) Things are looking up for the Carrs. 10.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl, R) 11.25 ABC Late News. 11.40 The Business. (R) 12.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 12.45 Tenable. (R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: The Struggle To Survive. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4. 8.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. (PGa) Takes a look at the Bermuda Triangle, the most notorious stretch of ocean on Earth. 9.15 Kin. (Return, MA15+lv) In the wake of Eamon Cunningham’s death, the Kinsella family is thriving. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 All Those Things We Never Said. (PGalv) 11.55 Vienna Blood. (Mav, R) 1.45 Germinal. (Masv, R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) The nationwide search for a singing superstar continues as the hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 30. 9.00 MOVIE: Uncharted. (2022, Mv, R) A street-smart young man is recruited by a seasoned treasure hunter to recover a fortune amassed by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, which has been lost for more than 500 years. Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali. 11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Parenthood. (Mds, R) Tensions run high for the Bravermans. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues under the watchful gaze of the relationship experts. 9.15 Clarkson’s Farm: Fluffing. (Ml) As the drought drags on and harvest gets closer, Jeremy Clarkson and his crew have a list of jobs to complete. 11.15 9News Late. 11.45 La Brea. (Mv, R) Josh and Izzy’s lives are on the line. 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.00 FBI: International. (PGav) The fly team searches Bucharest for a Romanian surrogate who went missing shortly before carrying the biological child of an American couple to term. Scott fears for his neighbour’s safety. 11.00 Blue Bloods. (Ma, R) A chess hustler is murdered. 12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.00 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 12.15am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.40 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.55 ABC News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.15pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.55 Deportees Of Tonga. 2.25 States Of Undress. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: In The Line Of Fire. (1993, MA15+) 10.50 MOVIE: Selena. (1997, M) 1.10am The Bad Kids. 3.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. (Return) 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Wild Rockies. 7.40 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 Serena Vs The Umpire. 9.30 Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Master. 10.30 Karla Grant Presents. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Chaperone. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.25 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 9.05 Modern Times. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 10.40 Keep Going. (2018, M, French) 12.15pm The One I Love. (2014, M) 1.55 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 3.45 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 5.25 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 7.35 The Current War. (2017, M) 9.30 Delicious. (2021, M, French) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

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9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Australia Cricket Awards. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

11.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages. (2015) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Limitless. (2011, M) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 FBI: International. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Other Mother. (2017, Mav, R) Annie Wersching, Tyler Christopher, Kennedy Tucker. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (Return, PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 [MELB] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGl, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Flinders Ranges, South Australia. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations: South Yarra And Flemington. (PG) A workers’ cottage gets a radical makeover. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) Part 1 of 4. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? Nicholson. (R) Part 1 of 4. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Finding Alice. (Mls, R) 12.10 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 1.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.00 Tenable. (R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (Return, PG) Hosted by Stacey Dooley. 8.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Heirs And Spares. (PG, R) Part 5 of 5. The story of the British royal family draws to a close with Prince Andrew facing serious accusations. 9.30 Culprits. (MA15+v) In London, Joe, Specialist and Officer are reunited and try to figure out who is killing the crew and why. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 A Class Apart. (Mal) 11.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv, R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Return, Ml) Agnes is feeling down in the dumps and granddad’s bowel movements aren’t helping matters. The place is a mess, she cannot seem to get any sleep, and to make things worse, Maria’s home remedies end in disaster. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 What Really Happened To Richard Simmons. (PGal) 12.30 Black-ish. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.00 Emergency. (Return, Malm) Doctors Jonathan Papson and Emma West worry a mechanic might lose his crushed arm. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Archer and Hannah clash over a patient. 11.20 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGm) Part 1 of 4. Graeme Hall goes behind the scenes at Willows, a veterinary hospital in Solihull, England. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+as, R) An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow. Muncy struggles with Velasco’s absence. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.40 Bliss. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Black Mirror. 12.40am Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.35 Battleground Texas. 2.30 Munchies Guide To Berlin. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Coroner. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.45 Poirot. 9.55 Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games: Closing Ceremony. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 10.10 Madeleine Collins. (2021, M, French) 12.10pm Certified Copy. (2010, M, French) 2.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 3.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 6.15 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.55 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.30 Farewell, Mr. Haffman. (2021, M, French) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.

11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion And The Mechanical Marvel. (2016) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Riddick. (2013, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.00 MOVIE: The Fighter. (2010, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs. 18 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 26 January, 2024

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1/ Anja Stromo and Brian Ivory. 2/ Amy Herbert, Josh Harvey, Tegan and Liam Harvey. 3/ Sam and Glenda Birch. 4/ Kalen Douglas and Rachel Hill. 5/ Matt Bradshaw pours a beer. 6/ International friends Tara Kuiper (Netherlands), Sydney Lowden (UK), Natalie Mot (Austria), Camille Trouille (France) and Angus Matthews (Australia). 7/ Joel Cook, Chris Marrow and Aaron Matthews. 8/ Kaitlin and Mark Broadley from Teesdale. 9/ Rhia Duggan, Chantel Scott, Jaci Lloyd and Jayne Whitehouse came from Melbourne to celebrate the festival. 10/ Paul McGowan, Marcus Hog, Kate Tapmer, Amanda McGowan and Cim Hogton. 11/ Phillipa Astbury and Nick Richardson. 12/ Sacha English and Kelsie Hewitt. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 382310 20 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 26 January, 2024

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By Matt Hewson Australia’s smash hit tribute to the most awarded woman in country music history, American singer/songwriter Loretta Lynn, comes to Geelong this February. Coal Miner’s Daughter, featuring Amber Joy Poulton (Lynn), Lissie Moore (Patsy Cline), Denis Surmon (Conway Twitty/Willie Nelson) and the Holy Men, tells the story of Lynn’s life, from her early days in Kentucky as a teenage wife and mother through to assuming her place as the queen of country. In addition to playing the lead role, renowned Australian country musician Poulton is also the creator of the show, which she put together in 2008. Despite her swag of awards, number one singles and 45 million singles sold, Poulton said Lynn was “arguably the most under-rated country music star” of all time. “Many female singers were given songs to record by the record label but Loretta managed to push the envelope and record mostly songs that she had written or co-written,” she said. “Controversial songs like You Ain’t Woman Enough To Take My Man, Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind), One’s On The Way, The Pill. “When she wasn’t being controversial singing songs about her own life, she was part of some beautiful duets with Conway Twitty, (such as) After The Fire Is Gone, Lead Me On and also some beautiful collaborations with powerhouse singers like Tammy Wynette,

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Amber Joy Poulton as Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner’s Daughter. (Supplied)

Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and more.” Poulton said Lynn was an important figure in the story of women’s rights, which was a big reason behind her developing the show. “Loretta paved the way, all those years ago, for women like me to have a place on the main stage,” she said. “She showed us in the most difficult of times that women can have it all; we can have the home life, the kids, the husband, the friendships and the career, but she also made it very clear we’d have to fight for it and we’d likely be exhausted at the end. “I love portraying her life, her cheekiness, her sass and her heartbreak through the years until her very sad induction into Country Music Heaven last year.” Coal Miner’s Daughter is at the Geelong Arts Centre’s Playhouse on Saturday, February 3.

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Hot Club Swing: Nadine Joy, Phil Smurthwaite, Ben Calderazzo, Rob Gador and Jeremy Bourke.

Like any kind of relationship - those between friends, lovers, work colleagues - bands can come and go. But sometimes with a bit of work and dedication relationships, and bands, endure. Hot Club Swing is one of those bands. Proponents of French Gypsy jazz - that swinging, infectious and sometimes moody style that brings to mind the streets of Paris - the Geelong outfit has built a dedicated following of music lovers over a period of more than 25 years. And while the band has seen some members come and go, original member, guitarist and band leader Ben Calderazzo said the group felt like a family in many ways, at times seeing more of each other than their actual families. “We have a really healthy mutual respect for each other, a great love of this style of music; I know I can rely on the band to be there and support each other on and off the stage,” he said. “We’ve developed as musicians, our interplay with one another, over that time, just the same way you do in a personal relationship, where you have jokes and conversations and so on; the same occurs musically.

“And we’re always looking to do new things, bring in new songs and new elements, create new arrangements and find new audiences.” Hot Club Swing will usher in the 2024 edition of the Jazz Soirees Summer Series, held since 2021 at the Geelong Botanic Gardens, on Saturday, February 3. The series will continue on Saturdays in February, with performances by Australian jazz legends the Syncopators on February 10 and crowd favourites the Suspects on February 17. Calderazzo said the gardens were the perfect venue for his band’s style of music. “We love playing open air events, we love playing to a local crowd,” he said. “The music itself is very organic and natural sounding, it’s an all-string, all-acoustic group. “I think that this style of music appeals across the board, all ages, all backgrounds. You don’t really ever meet anyone who says, I don’t like that style of music.” Visit geelongjazz.com for tickets and more information. Matt Hewson

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The battles of postnatal depression Leopold’s Lisa Quinney is a mum, perinatal counsellor and postnatal depression survivor who will present a Maternal Journal workshop to support mums through any stage of motherhood in Ocean Grove . She speaks with Jena Carr about her journey and struggles after the birth of her second child.

otherhood is supposed to be a beautiful and special time for every parent, but, as Lisa Quinney knows, it can also be very challenging. Lisa, who lives in Leopold, grew up in Germany, where she had her first daughter and support network, but when she moved to Australia and had her second daughter, she began to struggle. “When I had my second daughter eight years ago, I became unwell and felt very isolated, alone, and overwhelmed,” she said.

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- Lisa Quinney “I didn’t have any social connections yet with no friends or family here that could support me during that time, and she (daughter) was also very unwell as she was screaming a lot due to silent reflux. “I didn’t get the help I needed from the GP that I was seeing... which was a real shame because that exacerbated how I felt, and the depression and anxiety just got worse.” Lisa said it took her close to six years to discover that she was suffering from postnatal depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. “I remember a friend saying to me that she could see that I was struggling more than

normal, and she said that I should call the Raphael Centre (St John of God mental health service),” she said. “It felt like a defeat because I had to call these people and admit that I’m not thriving and struggling. When I did call them, they had a wait time of about six weeks, but it felt like three months to me. “I felt that if I have to keep going like this for six more weeks, I don’t think we’re (mother and daughter) going to make it like one of us is not going to be there in six weeks. “That was awful because I didn’t know who to go to, and I was completely lost without the support that I really needed. It was the toughest time of my life. “I finally found a psychologist who put the pieces together, and it was a complete breakthrough for me because I could then see why I was struggling to bond with my daughter.” Lisa now works as a perinatal counsellor and will begin conducting Maternal Journal workshops in Ocean Grove to help mums connect with others during any stage of their motherhood journey. “Get support and be assertive about it, that’s the advice I would give myself if I could go back. I would tell myself that it is not supposed to feel like that, and that it is hard,” she said. People can find out more about Lisa and her Maternal Journal workshop at walkwithlisa. com.au/maternaljournal PANDA provides support during pregnancy and a baby’s first 12 months via the helpline at 1300 726 306, and 24/7 mental health support is available through Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636.

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Ben and Rhian Hall with their children Madison and Chloe, and right, Karen and David McLaughlin with twin daughters Eleanor and Constance.

Celebrating the great outdoors The Geelong Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo was held at Geelong Showgrounds on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there. Isabelle and Elijah Sols, and right, Matt and Natalie Price with their children Ellie, Cooper and Tayla. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 382315 22 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 26 January, 2024

PUZZLES To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Grows (10) Used to slide downhill on snow (9) Professional school (7) Subtraction (9) Breakfast favourite (5) Family members (6) Part of a target (5) Parts of face (4) Not supervised (10) Comparisons based on similarities (9) Extinct flying reptile (9) Defecate (7) Economical; sparing (6) Female name (5) Woolly mammal (5) Limbs (4)

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Who directed the 1978 film My Brilliant Career?

Yellowfin, southern bluefin and albacore are all types of what fish?

What is the name of celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal’s first restaurant?

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greater Geelong. We would love to welcome you along. See which one is right for you. ■ Les, 0428 466 446

Youth Choir Geelong Youth Choir come and try Open Day, Wednesday January 31 from 4.30pm, Deakin University Waurn Ponds. Re-opening all choirs for school-age children and adults in 2024. ■ geelongyouthchoir.com

Western Money Fair Gold coin entry, 9am-2pm, Saturday February 17, 42 Thompson Street, Belmont.

Life Activities Club Afternoon tea Dance resumed January 11, at Leopold Hall for four weeks from 1.45pm to 3.45pm. $5 entry. ■ 5251 3529

Geelong Jukebox Rockers The Moonlighters, Club Italia, Moolap, Saturday February 3, 7.30pm-11.30pm. Bookings trybooking.com ■ 0432 503 997

Stamps Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont. ■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway. Saturday January 26. Admission $10 including supper, 7.30pm-11pm, music Charles. ■ 0400 500 402

Barefoot bowls Bareena Bowling Club, Newtown, Friday twilight starting 6pm. $15 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices. ■ John, 0419 563 199

Lions Club Of Geelong Meets for breakfast first Tuesday of each month at The Eastern Hub, Geelong East. ■ ajd53m@yahoo.com

Dancer’s Club Ballroom dancing Wednesdays 7.30pm-10.30pm, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $6, includes light supper. ■ Russ, 5250 1937

Elliminyt ballroom dancing Elliminyt Hall, 168 Main Street, Elliminyt. Third Saturday of the month, 8pm-11.30pm. Entry: $10 and a plate. Music by CD. ■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on

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Laughter Club Geelong Saturdays 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated. ■ 0418 521 265

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OMNI Older men new ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am. ■ Allan, 0409 665 608

Geelong Day VIEW First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong. ■ geelongdayview@gmail.com

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Styling A more powerful, sporty silhouette is achieved by pulling the front pillars back, increasing both the nose length and the wheelbase adding to the overall length. The ‘nose job’, however, seems a bit over the top but the maker says it provides functional contributions including visibility and aerodynamic performance. VTi LX and e:HEV RS get Honda hallmark Berlina Black 19-inch five-circle spoke alloys, over the standard 17 or 18s, for added sporty flair.

Interior Honda says the interior of the all-new CR-V has more cabin and cargo space with seating to suit ‘a broader range of customer lifestyles’ (fatter folk). Lateral support is the loss here, together with flatter and firmer seating. On the upside, all CR-V models now come with rear seat sliders, allowing 190 mm of movement forwards and backwards. This makes children easier to manoeuvre into position, or fit longer items in the cargo area. Rear seat reclining offers 16 positions with an additional reclining angle of 10.5 degrees, helping prevent rear passengers from getting fatigued on long drives. Access to the 589 litres of boot space comes via a power tailgate operated from an external switch. Fold the 60/40 seat backs and 1636 litres becomes available.

Infotainment Focus is on a digital instrument display, nine-inch touchscreen audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, plus front and rear illuminated USB charging ports for the driver and passengers.

Engine and transmission The all-new CR-V features a new more powerful two-motor hybrid system, mated with Honda’s 2.0-litre direct injection Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine. The motors are now mounted side-by-side rather than in-line with the engine crankshaft as in previous generations. The all-new E-CVT motor spins at 14,500 rpm and produces 135 kW peak power with 335 Nm of torque. The generator motor, which

spins at 17,000 rpm, puts out 120 kW, and is dedicated to charging the battery pack. The system’s combined output is 152 kW.

Safety The all-new CR-V maintains its position as a leader in active and passive safety technology, including improved Honda Sensing driver-assistance technology with a new front camera and radar system. An updated Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure is designed to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front, side, and rear of the vehicle. The CR-V gets 11 airbags all up, including a centre airbag to prevent front seat occupants’ heads from crashing.

Driving There is no argument with the treatment of the driver when it comes to getting behind the wheel of the CR-V e:HEV RS. The front of the cabin has been designed with the driver front and centre, by improving the range of vision and adjusting how objects are viewed in the driver’s frame. Bonnet character lines run along the top of the inner sides of the front tyres, to enable the driver to easily discover the tyre positions. The A-pillar inner surfaces have been designed to run parallel to the direction of travel so the driver’s line of sight is drawn to this. To further improve forward vision when turning, side mirrors have been moved to create a wider gap between the mirror and the front side corner garnish. Under way, the car is no ‘bitumen burner’ but is programmed to get the best out of the petrol/electric hybrid combination. There is little obvious switch in systems, which includes the CVT. Cabin noise is far from intrusive and a 12-speaker Bose sound system makes the best of cabin architecture. Honda claims the hybrid CR-V returns 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres of fuel in the combined urban/highway, which turned out to be spot on for the test car in real time. A bonus is the requirement of 91RON petrol. The e:HEV is equipped with a toggle Drive Mode selector, which switches between

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Honda CR-V VTi X $44,500 Honda CR-V VTi L $48,800 Honda CR-V Ti X7 $46,800 Honda CR-V Ti L7 $53,000 Honda CR-V VTi L AWD $51,300 Honda CR-V LX AWD $57,000 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS $59,900 SPECIFICATIONS Honda CR-V e:HEV RS 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol, 2-motor hybrid, CVT automatic, FWD

Note: These prices are drive-away.

Economy, through Normal to Sport, the last chipping in with Active Sound Control to match the sporty characteristics.

Summary Honda has produced a winner with the CR-V e:HEV RS, taking out the Car of the Year award of a prominent Australian print and online media member for 2023, so it has the hand of experts at its back.

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Above: Val Crumbie leads for Ocean Grove. Right: Barbara Sullivan concentrates on this bowl.

Left: Jean Taylor guides her bowl. Centre: Peter O’Brien leads the way for Lara. Right: Doris Harvey in action. (Pictures; Ivan Kemp) 382324

Cricket and bowls in fine weather Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was kept busy with the GCA 1sts cricket game between East Belmont and Highton and the BPCA A1 Grade cricket clash between Armstrong Creek and Ocean Grove and Midweek Division 2 Section 3 bowls between Ocean Grove and Lara.

Highton’s Hayden Murrell made 31.

Above: Connor Lay waits to take the catch to dismiss Nathan McCoach. Above right: Mick Thornton cuts this delivery on his way to an impressive century for Ocean Grove.

Main: Fast bowler Lachlan Mulgrew in action for Armstrong Creek. Left: Nathan McCoach turns this ball to leg for Highton. Centre: Armstrong Creek’s Ben Fary at full stretch on his way to taking 1 for 26 off 10 overs. Right: James McMahon bowled for East Belmont well to take 5 for 37 off 17.4 overs. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 382321 Friday, 26 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 29

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Drysdale all but secure By Justin Flynn Drysdale all but secured a Geelong Bowls Region Saturday Pennant Division Premier finals spot with a tight win against Bell Post Hill in round nine on Saturday, January 20. Two rinks were decided by just one shot, but Ash Rees skipped Drysdale to a 26 to 14 win to give his side the points. The win opened up a 48-point break over fifth placed City of Geelong. “We have put ourselves in a nice position so far with some great come-from-behind wins, our leaders have been great giving us a good start each week,” Rees said. “Our new members Mark Godbolt, Luke Benson and Mark Nolan have fitted in nicely and will only get better from here. We look forward to the remaining five games and have the belief we can match anyone on the day.” Rees’ teenage daughter Maya is a rising star and is playing an important role in the team. The 16-year-old is a Victorian Under 18 representative and medallist and is Drysdale’s reigning ladies club champion. “It’s great to be able to play with Maya couldn’t be prouder of her and how she goes about it,” Rees said. “To be able to play a high standard

Young gun Maya Rees is an important player in Drysdale’s Saturday Pennant team. (Ivan Kemp) 377039_04

competitive sport with your kids is fantastic and is a huge reason we love the sport.” Rees’ rink of Aaron James (lead), Adrian Marston (second) and John Fry (third) knew it would be a close match.

“The boys have been solid all season, it’s a tough game now with only three rinks so you need to make the most of your opportunities and the boys did that,” he said. “We always knew it would be a tight game. It was close all day on the overall board. Mark Godbolt’s rink were down 0-11 and came back to win the rink so that was a huge effort and the game winner.” Drysdale’s attention now turns to second placed Highton this weekend. Only one point separates Drysdale from Queenscliff in third spot. They are just eight points behind Highton. “We love playing Highton,” Rees said. “We always have great competitive games with them and have been lucky enough to get over them earlier this year with a come from behind win at home. They are a solid side and we can’t wait to play Saturday and look to push into a top two spot.” OCEAN GROVE defeated Queenscliff by 10 shots to move nine points clear in top spot on the ladder with Peter Loe winning by 10. EASTERN PARK won its first game of the season with a convincing 23-shot win against Bareena with Nick Bell winning by 16. HIGHTON scraped past a tenacious City of Geelong by three shots with no rink winning by more than two in a cliffhanger.

Edward Chen won the Western Heights Uniting 10 & Under junior event. Right: Ethan Lubcke (top) and Ishan Phule.

Junior events back in action

Hot one day, cold the next on the water ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos Local fishing this past week has certainty kept us guessing with reports being hot one day then slowing down the next. Whiting reports have been a prime example of this with Clifton Springs having come through most days, but with a true mixed size of fish on offer. From reports some sessions are keep one and throw one back and constantly sifting through undersized fish and some sessions are belters with mostly all around or over the mid 30s. Fishing the stronger tides and ideally at an evening with pipis or squid has been working very well. A little bit of burley certainty helps when in this area too. St Leonards has been quite the popular whiting location with Gone Fishing Charters doing some serious damage on them of late getting the customers on plenty of whiting with most fish around the mid to high 30s with some around the 40s. Again fishing the stronger moving tides are a crucial part to having great success when chasing these tasty morsels. There have been a few whispers of XL calamari in the Point Lonsdale Bight - these are just whispers and rumours but well worth poking in there for a look. Charlie and his father ‘Coota’ managed some nice squid in this area recently. Offshore Barwon Heads has continued to offer some fantastic bluefin tuna fishing with anglers finding good numbers of fish spread right across the coast with most reports coming from the west of Barwon Heads Bluff towards Torquay in 30 to 40 metres of water. Trolling skirted and diving lures have been super effective and when the fish are often sighted cruising on the surface launching poppers into them from range is working super well. The ever famous and popular Maria Pop Queen is proving its worth in this situation. Kingfish have been found out on the Pinnacles off Ocean Grove in fine numbers with fish to over 80cm being landed. Dropping live baits and jigs onto the reef has been working well. Mako sharks have also been in good numbers out the front also with one caught on the weekend going 2.8m in length and weighing 185kg.

There have been several events happening for juniors in the area over the last couple of weeks, including Western Heights Uniting (WHU) and Drysdale/Point Lonsdale Junior Community Events. WHU hosted 53 juniors across 12 groups with a round robin format guaranteeing players several matches, grouped on players Universal Tennis Rating (UTR). Tuesday was set for four sections of 10 & Under and two 18 & Under, while the six remaining 18 & Under sections battled it out in the heat on Wednesday. This is the first of four events that WHU plans to host over the year, with the next being in April. Winners across the two days for this event were: 10&U A: Edward Chen 10&U B: Rishith Reddy Vangala 10&U C: Ayan Zahed 30 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 26 January, 2024

10&U D: Joshua Khoo 18&U A: Ethan Lubcke 18&U B: Annabel King 18&U C: Nathanael Gui 18&U D: Akshat Bat 18&U E: Ishan Phule 18&U F: Mason King 18&U G: Brody Hooten 18&U H: Esther White The Drysdale/Point Lonsdale event was also the first of a series to be hosted in the Bellarine across the year, with points accumulating with the top four in each section being invited to a Grand Masters Playoff. On Sunday, the 49 players were split into

nine UTR based sections, playing round robin format across three start times. With the varying weather conditions across the day, players did well to adjust their games, with the eventual winners for the sections being: 18&U Green Dot: Jake Pearson 18&U B: Lexi Miller 18&U C: Ethan Smith 18&U D: Mitchell Lowe 18&U E: Axel Potter-Ayres 18&U F: Luca Kara 18&U G: Fletcher Allen 18&U H: Tom Taylor 18&U I: Ethan Lubcke

Payton Mason and Elahndra Ilijevski with a tuna. (Supplied)

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South Barwon bats deep for 270 By Justin Flynn In what is shaping as a season defining game for both clubs, South Barwon has the upper hand over Grovedale on day one of round 11 in GCA Division 1. South Barwon is in third spot on the ladder, three points ahead of the Tigers and posted 9/270 from 80 overs after being sent in at Burdoo Reserve. After losing two quick wickets, skipper Nick Butters (43 off 67 deliveries) and opener Matthew Dawson (31 off 54) combined to get Swans on track. “Wriggo (Jack Wrigglesworth) bowled a pretty good spell so we just had to weather the storm a bit,” Butters said. “He (Dawson) was probably disappointed to get out when he did, but it was good to see him get a few.” The partnership set the scene for another healthy partnership between Bryson Nicholls (59) and Sam Ellis (47) before number eight Andrew Ross (40 not out off 54 balls) and Brad Hauenstein (32 off 47) put the finishing touches on the innings. “Rossy’s a top-order player, but it’s just sort

Hayden Murrell turns this ball to leg on his way to making 31. (Ivan Kemp) 382316_13

of where he found himself in our line-up,” Butters said. Butters said although it was slightly disappointing that nobody went on to get a big score, he’d take 9/270 every time. “In the end it’s worked out, but you’d like to see someone go on and get probably an 80-plus, but we’re not complaining with 270 on the board,” he said. For Grovedale, Wrigglesworth picked

up three key wickets and Clinton Ford was miserly, sending down 31 overs and taking 3/54. “He (Ford) just put it on a spot and you had to take a risk to get to him,” Butters said. “His figures probably took a hit later on in the day. Rossy got to him late and his figures probably look ‘worse’ than they probably were. He just bowled that nagging length.” Butters has the option to declare the innings

closed straight away or resume at nine down with Ross still at the crease. “I’m not sure at this stage, we’ll assess it during the week and have a look at it,” he said. “It’s good to have options, so we’ll have a look at training and have a chat about it, but probably at this stage we lean towards having a bat again.” ST JOSEPH’s has the option to declare or resume at 5/229 against Lara. Captain Andrew Hodgson (52), Jack Riding (50) and Andrew Casey (49) got runs while Danny Blatherwick picked up three wickets for Lara. EAST BELMONT is well placed for the points, bowling out Highton for 149. Spinner James McMahon was the star for East Belmont, taking 5/47 from 17.4 overs. The Lions will resume at 1/26 in their first innings with the dangerous Josh Lacey on 19. NORTH GEELONG is on top against Newtown & Chilwell. Philip Visser (74) and Curtly Balshaw (67) got runs as the Magpies were all out for 249. Jorden Lewis (5/58) and Nick Burke (4/42) took nine of the 10 wickets to fall for the Two Blues, who were in some trouble at stumps at 2/22 with paceman Dale Kerr picking up two late wickets.

Bertizzolo continues strong January

Mick Thornton celebrates his century. (Ivan Kemp) 382321_22

Thornton’s ton sets up huge day two By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove all-rounder Mick Thornton blasted a stunning century against Armstrong Creek to keep his side’s finals hopes alive on day one of BPCA A1 Grade round 11 on Saturday. Coming in at number six, Thornton made 117 from 144 deliveries and belted 11 boundaries and eight sixes at Armstrong Creek East Sports Precinct. Ocean Grove was all out for 215 with Paul Jubber (26) and Dylan Thorley (10) helping Thornton get the final total to something the bowlers can defend. “I got a couple in the zone that I saw and liked and got a couple away,” Thornton said modestly. “Jubs (Jubber) hung around with me for a while and I think it was a partnership of 70 or something like that with Dyl (Thorley). We were in a bit of strife so that allowed me to throw my arms a little bit and the runs ticking over.”

Despite the apparent ease of Thornton’s innings, he said the Titans’ bowlers were good. “They didn’t bowl many bad balls,” he said. “The odd one dropped short and sat up for me every now and then so I just had to wait and bide my time for those. They set pretty good fields as well.” Some gloss was taken off the day’s play for the Grubbers when Armstrong Creek made it to 37 without loss at stumps with openers Clay Mulgrew and Chris Marsiglio at the crease. “We weren’t really happy with it, but we’ve got next week and we’re still about 180 in front, so hopefully we can take a couple early ones next week,” Thornton said. Thornton wasn’t thrown the ball, but will be pivotal on day two with his consistent seamers. Captain Dan Roddis elected to open the bowling with leg-spinner Alex Mann. “My calves were cramping up while I was batting and I think Dan wanted to try something different with their openers,” he said. “They both like pace on the ball so we were

just trying to keep it nice and tight, pretty similar to what they did and try not to bowl too many loose balls.” ANGLESEA put last round’s poor batting effort aside to post 8/268 against Jan Juc. Ben Harcombe made 84 in the middle order while bowler Darcy Elliott relished the opportunity to bat for a while, making 59 not out from 87 at number eight. Openers Tyron Norman (37) and Victor Morrow (34) laid the foundations. Jordy Graham took 4/81 from 25 overs for the Sharks. BARWON HEADS’ slow bowlers once again made it tough for their opponents. Inverleigh was all out for 167 from 75 overs with Will Stoney making 51 from 190 balls as left-arm orthodox bowler Sam Schaller (4/41 from 31 overs) and leg-spinner Dan Donaldson (3/67 from 25) tightened the screws. QUEENSCLIFF made 7/194 against Barrabool with Frank Mileto (56) top scoring. New-ball pair James Fisher (3/48) and Brad Greenwood (3/59 from 22 overs) each took three scalps.

Italian sprinter Sofia Bertizzolo has continued her strong start to the season, winning the Geelong Classic criterium. The UAE Team ADQ rider, who won the sprint classification at Adelaide’s Tour Down Under earlier this month, made her final move early on Wednesday and no-one could catch her on the line. Australian Georgia Baker (Jayco Alula) had her third runner-up finish this month and Italian Francesca Barale (Team DSM) completed the podium. A crash took out three riders at the finish. “It was a strange finish because I felt the peloton was coming super fast and we were all in the gutter close to the fence so it was a close finish,“ Bertizzolo said. “When I heard that there was a crash in the back, I was not ready to launch but then I thought someone would overtake me, so I just went super-long (with her sprint). “It’s also slightly downhill so I had already picked up my speed and I was sure nobody could have passed me at that point.“ The street race is a hit-out for the women ahead of Saturday’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, that will start and finish in Geelong. “When I came here yesterday and did a recon, I was very happy with the terrain, it’s kind of like Ardennes Classic with this local look. It’s exactly what I like, so fingers crossed.“ Bertizzolo said of Saturday’s race route. Ahead of the men’s race on Sunday, their mid-week hit-out will be the 158.6km Surf Coast Classic road race on Thursday, with an inland course taking the field from Lorne to Torquay. Australian star Luke Plapp (Jayco AlUla) is on the start list for Thursday’s race, but it is unclear whether he will race at all in Geelong as he recovers from the severe road rash he suffered in a crash last week at the Tour Down Under. Roger Vaughan, AAP Friday, 26 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 31

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